SRINAGAR: Amar Singh College, Srinagar, under the aegis of Principal, Prof. (Dr.) TahminaYousuf, organised Phase I of the Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations – 2026, featuring an Inter-College Symposium and Shanti Doot Presentations on “Truth and Non-Violence.”

The programme was organised by the Debates, Seminars and Conferences Committee in collaboration with NSS and ELC, with participation from colleges across District Srinagar.

Padma Shri Dr. S. P. Verma, President, Gandhi Global Family (GGF), J&K, graced the occasion as Guest of Honour. Noor-ul-Amin, General Secretary, GGF; Mehjabeen Nabi, Member, GGF; and Aijaz Khan, Chairman, Aijaz Khan Foundation, were also present.

Following jury evaluation by Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, Dr. Master Showkat Ali and Dr. Shabeena Parveen, Aishah Zahoor of Gandhi Memorial College, Srinagar, secured the first position and was adjudged Shanti Doot for District Srinagar. Shahid Pervaiz of Amar Singh College secured second position, while Afeefa Khurshid of Government Degree College for Women, M. A. Road, Srinagar, secured third position.

Speaking on “Truth, Non-Violence and Humanity: The Gandhian Road Ahead,” Padma Shri Dr. S. P. Verma highlighted the continuing relevance of Gandhian values. All participants were felicitated with AngVastra and medals by Gandhi Global Family. The Aijaz Khan Foundation awarded ₹5,000 to the first-position holder and ₹2,000 to each participant. The Kashmiri rendition of “Vaishnav Jan To,” translated by Shahbaz Hakbari and performed by renowned singer Gulzar Ahmad Ganai, was also presented.

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In loving memory of Dr. Priya Ranjan: A mentor who treated me like family
A Profound Loss: JK Monitor Mourns the Passing of Founding Chairman Dr. Priya Ranjan

We at JK Monitor are profoundly saddened by the sudden demise of our Founding Chairman, Dr. Priya Ranjan.IN LOVING MEMORY Dr Priya Ranjan

A brilliant mind who studied at Netarhat Residential School and graduated in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur before earning his PhD from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ranjan chose to return to India and dedicate his life to teaching, research and social good.

His pioneering work in networked systems, AI, robotics and biomedical applications—especially computer-vision tools for early detection of cancer and heart disease—reflected his deep belief that advanced technology must serve humanity.

For more than 15 years at JK Monitor, he remained a loyal friend, mentor and collaborator, marked by rare humility, intellectual integrity and quiet generosity. His passing leaves a void that cannot be filled. Priya, you will be deeply missed. Your life continues to remind us that knowledge finds its highest purpose in the service of others.

— Team JK Monitor

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